Photo: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0Havant is a town with Staunton Country Park on its edge and the Langstone Harbour nature reserve close by.
Photo: Peter Holmes, CC BY-SA 2.0A former railway line linking Havant with the southern end of Hayling Island, now a route for walking and cycling. The northern section has been resurfaced, and the council is improving the rest of the trail in stages.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0A farm in the middle of Havant with pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, llamas and alpacas, plus gardens to explore. No advance booking is needed.
Photo: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0A 123 hectare coastal nature reserve on Portsmouth Harbour, known for wading birds and wildfowl. A rough path runs about 2.5 miles around the outer sea wall.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0A 4K rebuild of the 1993 film of the Glastonbury Festival, shown in its original CinemaScope format with a new Dolby 5.1 surround mix, followed by a Q&A. The screening runs 87 minutes with no interval, at The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre in Havant. It suits music fans and families, with tickets from £9.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0The Spring's yearly Christmas fair brings local makers selling ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and photography. The café and bar are open, and the day ends with a carol singalong led by local singer-songwriter Archie McKeown.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0An after-dark Christmas light trail at Staunton Farm, run by Enlightened Moments rather than the farm. Entry is in timed slots from 4.30pm and must be booked in advance.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0Hampshire County Council's Staunton Farm runs a Christmas grotto on six December days, starting in Father Christmas' garden with hot chocolate and a pretend snowball fight. Each child meets Father Christmas, receives a wrapped gift and can then spend the rest of the day on the farm.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0Staunton Country Park's Halloween trail is a self-guided outdoor puzzle with clues and facts to find along the way. Each pack includes a trail guide, a pencil and a creepy craft, and is collected from the Coach House Reception.
Photo of Havant: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0Staunton Country Park runs pumpkin carving sessions in October, with a pumpkin and tools provided for each child. Sessions are booked in advance and the pumpkin is taken home in a box.
This year Waterlooville holds its Christmas market and lights switch-on on the same day, with local traders through the day and the switch-on in the early evening. Choirs, a brass band and a visit from Santa are planned.
Photo: Peter Holmes, CC BY-SA 2.0A former railway line linking Havant with the southern end of Hayling Island, now a route for walking and cycling. The northern section has been resurfaced, and the council is improving the rest of the trail in stages.
Photo: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0A 123 hectare coastal nature reserve on Portsmouth Harbour, known for wading birds and wildfowl. A rough path runs about 2.5 miles around the outer sea wall.
